Utrecht - The most cycle-friendly city

There’s something for everyone in Utrecht. The city centre is bustling with cosy places to go for great food and drinks and is home to unique museums offering something for visitors of all ages. Children will love the Miffy Museum, a playful introduction to museums as well as a tribute to Miffy, the world-famous Utrecht rabbit from Dick Bruna's books. Centraal Museum is for grown-ups, with an ever-changing collection that includes works by big names and the iconic designs of Gerrit Rietveld. Whether you’re interested in culture or just want to relax, Utrecht surprises young and old alike with its charm and versatility.

And that’s not all. Because Utrecht is in the midst of a huge greening campaign, the city is building more and more bike-only roads and even housefront gardens. The municipality has come up with special subsidies and solutions for the latter. For example, they will pick up your tiles for free if you replace them with green features.

Thanks to all that, Utrecht manages to be one of the greenest cities in the country without losing any of its urban character. Truly a splendid combination.

Because Utrecht is not very big, especially compared to Amsterdam, many of its unique locales are quick and relatively easy to reach. If you’re prepared to hop on your bike for 15 minutes, a trip to the cultural hotspot De Nijverheid in Werkspoorkwartier is definitely worth your time. Exhibitions, art shows, movies – you’ll be surprised at how much there is to see here and a lot of it is created or organized by young creatives. It’s the spirit of Berlin but with an Utrecht twist. Visit the EXboot, a former houseboat with a somewhat seedy past – once upon a time, it was used as a brothel. Or enjoy the many performers and the cultural terrace. De Nijverheid hosts unique events on an almost daily basis, especially in the summer.